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The Eye Of The Fifth: A Void Chronicles Novel
Debut novel of The Void Chronicles series. An epic fantasy set in a world on the brink of war, with elemental magic, dragons and romance. Multiple POV's. Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Not suitable for younger readers.
Kyra Daeiros has been chosen as the new Earth Warden. To hone the powers bestowed upon her by the Goddess of Earth, she must leave all she once knew and join the Air Warden in uniting against a growing enemy. But Kyra has a secret mission of her own...
She has sworn to find a dark, ancient artefact in exchange for her brother's freedom from slavery. But at the cost of a newfound romance and the trust of those now relying on her to restore balance to a world on the brink of war, is it worth the risk?
And amidst it all, there's an inexplicable tether to certain darkness...
Kyra Daeiros has been chosen as the new Earth Warden. To hone the powers bestowed upon her by the Goddess of Earth, she must leave all she once knew and join the Air Warden in uniting against a growing enemy. But Kyra has a secret mission of her own...
She has sworn to find a dark, ancient artefact in exchange for her brother's freedom from slavery. But at the cost of a newfound romance and the trust of those now relying on her to restore balance to a world on the brink of war, is it worth the risk?
And amidst it all, there's an inexplicable tether to certain darkness...
550 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2025
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November 12, 2025
I forgot to add this to Goodreads to review back when I read the arc earlier this year!! This is a great debut epic fantasy full of unique magic and dynamic characters. Left off on QUITE an ending as well….
October 19, 2025
incredible. i need book 2 now!!
November 6, 2025
This was so good, everyone needs to read this immediately!
I love Kyra and Gedeon. The world building and magic systems were so good and interesting, I was hooked from the start. It’s been so long since I’ve had a fantasy book like this that I’ve loved and I need the next one asap!!
I love Kyra and Gedeon. The world building and magic systems were so good and interesting, I was hooked from the start. It’s been so long since I’ve had a fantasy book like this that I’ve loved and I need the next one asap!!
November 10, 2025
If you haven’t read this book yet what are you doing. This is one of my favourite reads this year without a doubt. It put me through every single emotion, gave me attachment issues and left me NEEDING the next one!! I cannot wait for book 2. WOW Charlie you are amazing!!!!!!
November 3, 2025
4.5 stars
I enjoyed this story and the multi POVs. I thought the characters were well written, the magic system was different and interesting, and the take of fated mates here was outside the norm. The ending stings a bit but I will endeavor to watch for updates on the next book!
I enjoyed this story and the multi POVs. I thought the characters were well written, the magic system was different and interesting, and the take of fated mates here was outside the norm. The ending stings a bit but I will endeavor to watch for updates on the next book!
October 30, 2025
I've read ALOT of fantasy books and Eye of the Fifth is without a doubt the best book I've read in the past decade and the top three of all time. The way Charlie writes can only be described as poetic, her world building is astonishing and her character development is second to none. She had this ability to immerse you within her world and you find yourself happily drowning in a sea of stunning prose, bad ass characters and witty dialogue.
What more can I say? If you want a book like that, read Eye of the Fifth. If you don't? You don't deserve to read it.
What more can I say? If you want a book like that, read Eye of the Fifth. If you don't? You don't deserve to read it.
October 14, 2025
The Eye of the Fifth is truly exceptional high fantasy and I will be recommending this book to everyone and anyone. It is polished to perfection and the effort and attention Charlie has put into her debut is evident.
The world building is complex and detailed, the quality of it rivals the greats.
Kyra is a complex FMC. She is morally grey, she is flawed and she is also totally bad ass. It’s impossible not to love her and feel connected to her journey and her desires. I’m so excited to see her character growth as the series continues.
Gedion is also a flawed and complex MMC and I adore him. For both of them I absolutely love how Charlie allows them to make mistakes, and to be imperfect, you certainly don’t agree with every decision they make but you fully understand their motivations.
I do not want to give any spoilers in this review, but the Eye of the Fifth will take you on an epic rollercoaster ride of emotions which I warn you will leave scars.
This is one of those books that stays with you and honestly if I could rate it 6 stars I would. I will read anything this author writes from now on.
The world building is complex and detailed, the quality of it rivals the greats.
Kyra is a complex FMC. She is morally grey, she is flawed and she is also totally bad ass. It’s impossible not to love her and feel connected to her journey and her desires. I’m so excited to see her character growth as the series continues.
Gedion is also a flawed and complex MMC and I adore him. For both of them I absolutely love how Charlie allows them to make mistakes, and to be imperfect, you certainly don’t agree with every decision they make but you fully understand their motivations.
I do not want to give any spoilers in this review, but the Eye of the Fifth will take you on an epic rollercoaster ride of emotions which I warn you will leave scars.
This is one of those books that stays with you and honestly if I could rate it 6 stars I would. I will read anything this author writes from now on.
October 14, 2025
wow
I have not been able to stop reading this from the minute I picked it up. It has amazing characters and you just feel like they are part of you the more and more you read. I can not wait to continue reading the next book. For now I just need to sit and be with what I just read.
I have not been able to stop reading this from the minute I picked it up. It has amazing characters and you just feel like they are part of you the more and more you read. I can not wait to continue reading the next book. For now I just need to sit and be with what I just read.
September 5, 2025
This book is hands down in my top 3 reads of the year. Charlie describes this as high epic fantasy with a romance sub plot (which will get me every time) but it's SO MUCH more than just that.
This book features troupes such, fated prophecies, god involvement, fates mates, self discovery journeys, redemption arcs, elemental magic, headstrong FMC, morally grey cinnamon roll men. There are so many well developed characters in this book that are on their own journeys within the storyline that feed into one another to create such an immersive reading experience.
The pacing of the book is brilliant and you are taken along it so well, the world building is detailed enough that it's not over kill but wraps you in so you feel right there with the characters.
The POVs blend so well with one another it makes you feel like you are tandem reading multiple books, by like 20% I had the same feeling I had reading the throne of glass series and I've not had that since reading the series.
The heartbreak I felt in this book was the same heartbreak I had from Liam in Fourth Wing, and the audible gasps had me messaging Charlie in real time with outrage.
There are moments in the book that makes you laugh, cry, gasp and make you not want to put the book down.
God tier, and thank you so much Charlie for letting me be apart of the world.
*book was gifted but this has no bearing on my review, this book seriously is a 10/10 and I need book 2 like yesterday.
This book features troupes such, fated prophecies, god involvement, fates mates, self discovery journeys, redemption arcs, elemental magic, headstrong FMC, morally grey cinnamon roll men. There are so many well developed characters in this book that are on their own journeys within the storyline that feed into one another to create such an immersive reading experience.
The pacing of the book is brilliant and you are taken along it so well, the world building is detailed enough that it's not over kill but wraps you in so you feel right there with the characters.
The POVs blend so well with one another it makes you feel like you are tandem reading multiple books, by like 20% I had the same feeling I had reading the throne of glass series and I've not had that since reading the series.
The heartbreak I felt in this book was the same heartbreak I had from Liam in Fourth Wing, and the audible gasps had me messaging Charlie in real time with outrage.
There are moments in the book that makes you laugh, cry, gasp and make you not want to put the book down.
God tier, and thank you so much Charlie for letting me be apart of the world.
*book was gifted but this has no bearing on my review, this book seriously is a 10/10 and I need book 2 like yesterday.
September 24, 2025
I’m not usually one for writing reviews, however this book deserves it.
This debut novel was an absolutely stunningly written epic fantasy that had me shouting “noooo” out loud at the twists and devastated that it was over. It exceeded all expectations I had and I became completely immersed in the world Charlie has created (so much so I actually dreamt of scenes from this book which never usually happens!).
I was gripped from start to finish which made a really lovely change after a few recent reads that didn’t really grab me until halfway through, this had me wanting more from the very start.
The world building was very well done and I’m so excited for what will come in book 2, if I’m completely honest I’m actually equal parts excited and gutted about the fact I have to wait for the next book(s) and would have absolutely loved to devour the entire series one after the other haha, but, I will thoroughly enjoy re-reading this when the next one releases.
This series deserves to be BIG and I will gladly sing its praises from the rooftops and recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
This debut novel was an absolutely stunningly written epic fantasy that had me shouting “noooo” out loud at the twists and devastated that it was over. It exceeded all expectations I had and I became completely immersed in the world Charlie has created (so much so I actually dreamt of scenes from this book which never usually happens!).
I was gripped from start to finish which made a really lovely change after a few recent reads that didn’t really grab me until halfway through, this had me wanting more from the very start.
The world building was very well done and I’m so excited for what will come in book 2, if I’m completely honest I’m actually equal parts excited and gutted about the fact I have to wait for the next book(s) and would have absolutely loved to devour the entire series one after the other haha, but, I will thoroughly enjoy re-reading this when the next one releases.
This series deserves to be BIG and I will gladly sing its praises from the rooftops and recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
June 25, 2025
Eye of the Fifth by Charlie Fights completely blew me away. From the very first chapter, I was hooked by the sharp writing, richly layered world-building, and a lead you can’t help but root for. This book effortlessly blends fantasy, action and mystery into a ‘can’t put down’ narrative that never lets up.
The plot twists were genuinely unpredictable, and just when I thought I had things figured out or knew what was coming next, Fights threw in another curveball that left me stunned and needing more!
The world she’s created is addictive, with just the right balance of action and emotional depth. The themes of identity, power, fate, are handled with perfection and originality. Every scene, every connection, every interaction feels real and like you’ve stepped effortlessly inside their world.
Charlie Fights is a name to watch, and Eye of the Fifth deserves a place on every bookshelf. If you’re looking for a story that challenges your imagination and keeps you thinking long after the final page, this is it. I can’t wait for the sequel!
The plot twists were genuinely unpredictable, and just when I thought I had things figured out or knew what was coming next, Fights threw in another curveball that left me stunned and needing more!
The world she’s created is addictive, with just the right balance of action and emotional depth. The themes of identity, power, fate, are handled with perfection and originality. Every scene, every connection, every interaction feels real and like you’ve stepped effortlessly inside their world.
Charlie Fights is a name to watch, and Eye of the Fifth deserves a place on every bookshelf. If you’re looking for a story that challenges your imagination and keeps you thinking long after the final page, this is it. I can’t wait for the sequel!
August 20, 2025
As a big fan of Sarah J Maas, I was beyond excited to dive in to a whole new fantasy world with this book and Charlie does not disappoint! The writing holds your hand and slowly guides you through this new world, introducing you to new settings,characters and lore in a way that perfectly balances the line between keeping you interested, without overcomplicating things or becoming too overwhelming. I found myself very quickly becoming attached to the characters in the book and enjoyed watching their stories play out and overlap. The constant change of point of view was also very helpful in learning more about each character individually, and gave a fun insight into different developing relationships. The second half of the book in particular, once all the plot lines seemed to really start overlapping, I found to be super exciting and couldn’t help but want to keep reading on. For fantasy lovers, there really is something for everyone in this series and I can’t wait to see what Charlie has in store for book 2!
September 13, 2025
I would give this book a million stars if I could! WOW!
Hands down, one of my favourite (and there's not many) books of 2025!
The world building, the characters, the emotions, the imagery....it has all been written PERFECTLY. I really took my time with this book because I just didn't want it to end....so glad it will be part of a trilogy 🙌🏼
I was fully absorbed and invested in Kyra's world. I felt bonds developing with the characters; I felt my heart being ripped out, stomped on and put back in. I literally felt ALL the emotions for Kyra's story 😭
Charlie has written an incredible book and is now firmly one of my top 3 favourite authors. She genuinely deserves all the success with this, and I can't wait to jump back into Kyra's world with the next installment 🥰
Hands down, one of my favourite (and there's not many) books of 2025!
The world building, the characters, the emotions, the imagery....it has all been written PERFECTLY. I really took my time with this book because I just didn't want it to end....so glad it will be part of a trilogy 🙌🏼
I was fully absorbed and invested in Kyra's world. I felt bonds developing with the characters; I felt my heart being ripped out, stomped on and put back in. I literally felt ALL the emotions for Kyra's story 😭
Charlie has written an incredible book and is now firmly one of my top 3 favourite authors. She genuinely deserves all the success with this, and I can't wait to jump back into Kyra's world with the next installment 🥰
October 29, 2025
Magic, Dragons, Love and Intrigue, all set in a fantasy world! This is a terrific debut book from an exciting new author and beautifully sets the scene for what I think will be a great saga to follow. I loved that the author hasn't tried to rush the story, but has set sufficient time aside to provide proper character development so that you can actually invest in the storylines surrounding each individual.
The descriptions are great and the pacing feels just right. Magic is present, but not the focal point that sometimes dominates similar examples of this genre. At the heart, is some great story telling and I am looking forward to the next book to see how the story unfolds.
Highly recommended and will be following this series to its conclusion.
The descriptions are great and the pacing feels just right. Magic is present, but not the focal point that sometimes dominates similar examples of this genre. At the heart, is some great story telling and I am looking forward to the next book to see how the story unfolds.
Highly recommended and will be following this series to its conclusion.
June 16, 2025
Overall the story behind this had the potential to be very good, I was hooked on the first chapter.
But for me, everything happened too smoothly, the magic system is not explained properly, there was no depth in any of the characters - there was so much that could have been delved into to get you to emotionally connect to the characters but it was all skipped over. The same with the romantic connections, no development was just sort of explained and happened, you’re not drawn onto it.
It was just lacking in so many areas that could have made this excellent. Stopped reading at 71%
But for me, everything happened too smoothly, the magic system is not explained properly, there was no depth in any of the characters - there was so much that could have been delved into to get you to emotionally connect to the characters but it was all skipped over. The same with the romantic connections, no development was just sort of explained and happened, you’re not drawn onto it.
It was just lacking in so many areas that could have made this excellent. Stopped reading at 71%
September 3, 2025
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. One of my top 3 reads this year it might even be my favourite. The twists, turns, world building and character arcs are absolutely flawless!
Charlie has taken time and care with this book and honestly you can tell.
The pacing is absolutely spot on, at no point does it drag and at no point does it go too fast. I'm left eleated and devastated in the best possible way.
I can't wait for the next book.
God teir level story and elegant, brilliant writing. 📚🪱🩷
Charlie has taken time and care with this book and honestly you can tell.
The pacing is absolutely spot on, at no point does it drag and at no point does it go too fast. I'm left eleated and devastated in the best possible way.
I can't wait for the next book.
God teir level story and elegant, brilliant writing. 📚🪱🩷
September 29, 2025
I have been TRAWLING the fantasy/romantasy genre since ACOTAR and ToG, nothing comes close. This. This is good.
I love dragons so this was already a hit for me. The way it’s teased that they’re mates so you KNOW (or maybe I just read too much fantasy) but it’s not just slap you in the face obvious.
I love the characters, I love the world. The plot and concept is very original. The fmc is badass, the mmc yearns but in a hot way. My only issue is that the next one isn’t out yet!!!!
I love dragons so this was already a hit for me. The way it’s teased that they’re mates so you KNOW (or maybe I just read too much fantasy) but it’s not just slap you in the face obvious.
I love the characters, I love the world. The plot and concept is very original. The fmc is badass, the mmc yearns but in a hot way. My only issue is that the next one isn’t out yet!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2025
Seriously amazing debut fantasy novel. The multiple POV was done so beautifully and kept me turning the pages well into the middle of the night. I love finding new indie authors on KU that make me excited to see what stories they create.
This book was full of flawed hero’s and multidimensional villains. One of the reveals towards the end of the book was easy to guess but the moment was so heartbreaking. I can not wait for book two!
This book was full of flawed hero’s and multidimensional villains. One of the reveals towards the end of the book was easy to guess but the moment was so heartbreaking. I can not wait for book two!
October 3, 2025
Brilliant read. Had just finished the Halfling Saga and was so disappointed and just downloaded Eye of the Fifth on a whim after seeing a review on Booktok. Was I so glad!
Loved the plot , loved the characters and loved the world building. This book grabs you from the start and doesn't let go until the last page. I found it very difficult to put down and simply lost myself for two days. What an amazing debut and cannot wait for book two.
Loved the plot , loved the characters and loved the world building. This book grabs you from the start and doesn't let go until the last page. I found it very difficult to put down and simply lost myself for two days. What an amazing debut and cannot wait for book two.
December 20, 2025
4.75 ⭐️ I really enjoyed this debut novel from Charlie Fights! Kyra is a badass and she has been through so much. I can’t wait to see where her journey goes in the next book and how everything comes together. I know Charlie is going to take us through it!! Things are going to get worse before they get better. But I can’t wait! Highly recommend!
July 8, 2025
THIS BOOK IS NOTHING SHORT OF PERFECT!!! It has everything you could want in a fantasy novel & I wish I could read it all over again for the first time !
The AUDACITY to leave us hanging at the end, I am waiting for the sequel with baited breath 😍😍😍
The AUDACITY to leave us hanging at the end, I am waiting for the sequel with baited breath 😍😍😍
September 11, 2025
This book is amazing. I just loved every moment of reading it. I adore her style of writing, and I am totally hooked and waiting for the next book. This is definitely one of my favourite books I have ever read so far.
May 18, 2025
havent finished it yet but YAYY
June 17, 2025
I loved every second of reading this story! Highly recommend!
August 16, 2025
Fantastic read! Absolutely loved following the different characters/POVs and twists and turns that I didn’t expect! A truly amazing fantasy read, cannot wait for the next book xo
August 27, 2025
Review to follow as This was Epic and I need to do it justice!!
August 28, 2025
Can't wait for the next one!
I got sucked in and couldn't put this book down - really recommend to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
I got sucked in and couldn't put this book down - really recommend to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
November 20, 2025
Excellent story! Really enjoyed this book and learning about the characters!
4.5/5
4.5/5
November 22, 2025
One of the reads this year I can't wait for book 2
November 23, 2025
What a book! If you are a fan of TOG you will love this book! I can’t wait to see what happens next for Kyra… I hope and pray she gets a happy ending!
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